Changing the whistleblower-retaliation culture

If you've spent any time reading or watching the news this year, you've heard about at least one major data breach. Not only do those headline-grabbing events damage the company's reputation, they also put clients and customers at risk, because their data can easily get into the hands of the public.

In the wake of these incidents, you would think companies would appreciate a heads-up before a cyber-security threat becomes a reality. However, that's not always the case. Internal whistleblowers often face retaliation from the company they were trying to protect. Many times employees aren't even aware of the legal protections offered to them if they become a whistleblower.